06/01          1 Peter 3:19-21 

So he went and preached to the spirits in prison— 20those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood. 21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

EFFECTIVE

Salvation in Christ is completely effective in bringing you into the family of God.  Jesus paid it all.  Salvation is a grace gift.  Ask Jesus to save you and cleanse you from unrighteousness.  When you have done this Jesus saves you. 

05/31          1 Peter 3:18 

Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.

TRUST

We know the truth and we see it working effectively in our daily life yet we still do not trust.  When we trust the Lord we change.  When we trust the Lord we are affected by our sin and quickly turn from our sin.  Trust in the Lord and do the next right thing.  Then you will become more like Jesus day by day.  Trust in the Lord. 

05/30          1 Peter 3:17

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 

UNDERSTAND

We must understand that we don’t understand the ways of the Lord.  He loves us and died for us that we might have life like His and is always doing the very best thing for us.  Our duty is to trust Him, obey Him and live confident in the fact that He is our God. 

05/29          1 Peter 3:16 

But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 

FOCUS

Focus your life on Jesus.  He is God and worthy of all our attention.  Praise His name and worship Him.  Do not take your eyes off Him and the world will not get you down.  The world is always filled with sin and grief.  Chaos is the order of the day.  When we are controlled by the Spirit of God we will be filled with peace and joy. 

05/28          1 Peter 3:15 

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 

BE

We are called to be: be a believer, be a proclaimer, be instant in season and out of season, be ready, be joyous, be strong.  Be the person Jesus created you to be.  Don’t look back, don’t fear and never take your eyes off of Jesus. 

05/27          1 Peter 3:13-14 

Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 

REJOICE

Count the little things that bless you.  Count the wonderfully good things that the Lord does for you.  Rejoice in this day and know that He is good.  He loves you and always has your best interests at heart. 

05/26          1 Peter 3:12 

The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.” 

FEAR

Fear the Lord.  Trust in Him.  Turn from evil and do not sin. 

05/25          1 Peter 3:11 

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

YOU

We talk a good game and call others to be more like Jesus.  The admonition here is that you become more like Jesus.  There are no grandchildren in the Kingdom nor are there any favorites.  Be careful that you don’t lift up your good works as an excuse to not become more like Jesus.   

05/24          1 Peter 3:10 

For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. 

RELAX

Relax in the Lord, let Him fight your fights for you.  Trust in the Lord and do good.  Jesus loves you and has appointed you to love those you are with.  The Lord is holy and He calls us to become more like Jesus day by day.  Rejoice and fear not for the Lord is in control. 

05/23          1 Peter 3:9 

Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. 

DIFFERENT

We are different than the world.  We love those that mistreat us.  We pray for those that abuse us.  Jesus is Lord.  This world is passing away.  Praise the name of the Lord for He is all and in all.  Jesus is truly Lord, we believe that and live like He is.